Meaning of the word apologist in English

What does apologist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

apologist

US /əˈpɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

Noun

a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial

Example:
He became an apologist for the government's controversial policies.
Despite the evidence, she remained an apologist for his actions.